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Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London: Scenography
| Institution | Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London View institution profile |
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| Department | Production |
| Web | www.cssd.ac.uk |
| admissions@cssd.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0207 449 1648 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Some of the major innovations in performance practices over the past hundred years have been drawn from scenographic developments. The MA/MFA Scenography courses approach scenography from multiple practical and theoretical perspectives to create new opportunities for experimentation and authorship.
• Develop authorship through performance design, working with a dynamic interplay of practice and theory, informed by a variety of disciplines including film, sculpture, sound, digital media, puppetry, choreography and architecture • A balance of independent and collaborative work • A professional focus through mentors, tutors and industry partners
Through past and present approaches to performance design, the Scenography courses aim to explore dynamic and innovative interplays between the body, space and time, further informed by a variety of disciplines including film, sculpture, sound, digital media, puppetry, choreography and architecture. Your existing skills and practices are challenged, extended and refined as you investigate design processes and tools for creative developments.
With a balanced mix of collaborative and independent work, and a particular attention to the interplay of practice and theory, the courses include:
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workshops and mentoring to explore speculative and operative uses/misuses of processes and tools, ranging from dramaturgy, model making and technical drawing to audio-visual media, casting, interactive sensor technologies and 3D printing;
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studies in relevant historical and theoretical frameworks and contexts for understanding and developing practice.
Our students explore a variety of methods and creative approaches. Students are encouraged to constructively challenge ideas of hierarchy and authority in creative structures. The course values co-authorship and sensitive critical dialogues that acknowledge and allow for difference. We are interested in traditional texts and practices as opportunities to expose, critique, destabilize, subvert and move beyond the problematic values they may carry. We strive to act as a hub for re-imagining and implementing better and more diverse standards in scenography.
MA
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | You should normally have an undergraduate degree in the broad field of performance, drama studies or a design subject, although applications from students of other disciplines (e.g. visual arts, architecture, sonic arts) will be considered. Applications from those with at least two years’ relevant experience will also be considered. An offer will normally only be made after interview. An MFA top-up year for those with an existing MA in this subject is also available. |
| Location | Main Site Embassy Theatre Eton Avenue Swiss Cottage London NW3 3HY |
Fees
| England | 11550 GBP for Year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | 11550 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 11550 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 11550 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 11550 GBP for Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | 11550 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 22050 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 22050 GBP for Year 1 |
Master of Fine Arts - MFA (PG)
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | You should normally have an undergraduate degree in the broad field of performance, drama studies or a design subject, although applications from students of other disciplines (e.g. visual arts, architecture, sonic arts) will be considered. Applications from those with at least two years’ relevant experience will also be considered. An offer will normally only be made after interview. An MFA top-up year for those with an existing MA in this subject is also available. |
| Location | Main Site Embassy Theatre Eton Avenue Swiss Cottage London NW3 3HY |
Fees
| England | 11550 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 11550 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 11550 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 11550 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 11550 GBP for Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | 11550 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 22050 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 22050 GBP for Year 1 |
Central stands at the forefront of training and research in the Dramatic Arts. Graduate employment statistics are amongst the highest in our sector, and our research has been assessed by HEFCE as ‘World Leading’ making Central unique in the realm of drama conservatoires.
The quality of teaching at Central is at an exceptional level; all lecturers are experts in their own fields and bring a wealth of industry experience, offering students a unique opportunity to gain a high-quality education, balanced with the very best industry knowledge. Central offers a broad range of Masters courses including, Applied Theatre, Creative Producing, Movement: …
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